What is the cheapest way to get from Swindon to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Manchester is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 6h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swindon to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Manchester is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Swindon - Regent Circus and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Royal Well Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Swindon to Manchester?

The distance between Swindon and Manchester is 171 miles. The road distance is 160.7 miles.

How do I travel from Swindon to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Swindon to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £70 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Swindon to Manchester?

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Swindon to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Manchester bus from?

Swindon to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swindon - Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Manchester train from?

Swindon to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Manchester?

The best way to get from Swindon to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 6h 12m.

Where does the Swindon to Manchester bus arrive?

Swindon to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station.

Where does the Swindon to Manchester train arrive?

Swindon to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Manchester is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Swindon to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Swindon to Manchester?

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Swindon to Manchester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 20m
£74–118
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 825
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
6h 12m
£26–42
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus
4h 59m
£48–78
Drive 159.8 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Manchestercar 159.8 mi
2h 57m
£40–58
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 33m
£102–341
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
5h 23m
£73–171
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 17m
£110–248

Swindon to Manchester by train

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Distance: 169.8 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Swindon to Manchester Piccadilly via Cheltenham Spa in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Manchester Central Coach Station via Royal Well Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 12m.

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